Mediator Profile
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HARVEY C BERGER
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Address
401 B Street
Suite 2000
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Suite 2000
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Home Phone:
619-595-1366
Work Phone:
619-234-1222
Emails:
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
Has mediated/arbitrated scores of cases including numerous employment claims and class actions, with over a 98% success factor. Many of those have been at the request of the parties, since has not advertised services.
Mediation Style
Evaluative, Facilitative
Expertise
- Business/Contract
- Employment/Labor Relations
- Partnership
Fees
Fee Per Hour:
$575.00
Fee Per Day: $5100.00
Fee Per Day: $5100.00
Primary ADR Provider Organization
- American Arbitration Association
- American Arbitration Association
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
| Organization Name | Affiliation Details |
|---|---|
| Private requests | Have mediated and arbitrated many cases upon request of counsel for parties. |
| San Diego Superior Court | Arbitrated & mediated scores of cases for SDSC, beginning in early 1990's acted for several years as mediator for North County Mediation Program. |
| American Arbitration Association | Serving as AAA Arbitrator since 2013, serving as AAA Mediator since 2017. |
| SD County Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee | Arbitrated scores of cases for SDCBA Fee Dispute Committee |
| San Diego Superior Court | Arbitrated & mediated scores of cases for SDSC, beginning in early 1990's acted for several years as mediator for North County Mediation Program. |
| Private requests | Have mediated and arbitrated many cases upon request of counsel for parties. |
| American Arbitration Association | Serving as AAA Arbitrator since 2013, serving as AAA Mediator since 2017. |
| SD County Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee | Arbitrated scores of cases for SDCBA Fee Dispute Committee |
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Arbitration Association | Fundamentals of Effective Mediation Advocacy | 2017 | 2 |
| American Arbitration Association | Fundamentals of Effective Mediation Advocacy | 2017 | 2 |
| American Arbitration Association | Protecting Your Award from Appellate Challenge. | 2016 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Protecting Your Award from Appellate Challenge. | 2016 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Arbitrator Subpoenas | 2015 | 2 |
| American Arbitration Association | Arbitrator Subpoenas | 2015 | 2 |
| American Arbitration Association | Fundamentals and Best Practices for New Arbitrator | 2014 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Innovations in Mediation to Get Better Settlements | 2014 | 2 |
| American Arbitration Association | Principled Deliberations: Decision-Making Skills | 2014 | 3 |
| American Arbitration Association | Conducting Research & Investigations | 2014 | 4 |
| American Arbitration Association | Innovations in Mediation to Get Better Settlements | 2014 | 2 |
| American Arbitration Association | Fundamentals and Best Practices for New Arbitrator | 2014 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Principled Deliberations: Decision-Making Skills | 2014 | 3 |
| American Arbitration Association | Conducting Research & Investigations | 2014 | 4 |
| American Arbitration Association | AAA Arbitrator Training | 2013 | 16 |
| American Arbitration Association | AAA Arbitrator Training | 2013 | 16 |
| Pepperdine University/Strauss School of Mediation | Mediating the Litigated Case | 2013 | 48 |
| Pepperdine University/Strauss School of Mediation | Mediating the Litigated Case | 2013 | 48 |
| American Arbitration Association | (Numerous other courses completed) | 30 | |
| American Arbitration Association | (Numerous other courses completed) | 30 | |
| San Diego County Bar Association | ADR Training | 20 | |
| San Diego County Bar Association | ADR Training | 20 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediator | 25 | 110 | Has mediated scores of cases including numerous employment claims and class actions, with over a 95% success factor. Many of those have been at the request of the parties, since applicant has not advertised services as a mediator. |
| Arbitrator | 25 | 95 | Has arbitrated scores of cases including numerous employment claims and class actions. Many of those have been at the request of the parties, since applicant has not advertised services as an arbitrator. |
| Mediator | 25 | 110 | Has mediated scores of cases including numerous employment claims and class actions, with over a 95% success factor. Many of those have been at the request of the parties, since applicant has not advertised services as a mediator. |
| Arbitrator | 25 | 95 | Has arbitrated scores of cases including numerous employment claims and class actions. Many of those have been at the request of the parties, since applicant has not advertised services as an arbitrator. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 40 | Well balanced employment law practice representing both employer and employees (approx. 50/50) |
| 40 | Well balanced employment law practice representing both employer and employees (approx. 50/50) |
Other Relevant Experience
| Type | # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Tempore Judge | 5 | Acted as small claims pro tem judge for approximately 5 years. |
| Expert Witness | 15 | In addition to extensive counseling and litigation experience, has been retained numerous times as an expert witness by both plaintiffs and defendants. Has been retained as Human Resource expert and in wage and hour matters. |
| Pro Tempore Judge | 5 | Acted as small claims pro tem judge for approximately 5 years. |
| Expert Witness | 15 | In addition to extensive counseling and litigation experience, has been retained numerous times as an expert witness by both plaintiffs and defendants. Has been retained as Human Resource expert and in wage and hour matters. |
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1979 | 1982 | |
| University of San Diego School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1979 | 1982 | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School | M.S. | 1974 | 1976 | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School | M.S. | 1974 | 1976 | |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | B.A. | Economics | 1970 | 1974 |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | B.A. | Economics | 1970 | 1974 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger Williams & Reynolds LLP | Partner | 2018 | Yes | |
| Berger Williams & Reynolds LLP | Partner | 2018 | Yes | |
| Pope Berger Williams & Reynolds LLP (Name changed) | Partner | 2015 | 2018 | No |
| Pope Berger Williams & Reynolds LLP (Name changed) | Partner | 2015 | 2018 | No |
| Pope Berger & Williams LLP (Name changed) | Partner | 2003 | 2014 | No |
| Pope Berger & Williams LLP (Name changed) | Partner | 2003 | 2014 | No |
| Pope & Berger (Name change & corp. status changed) | Partner | 1996 | 2002 | No |
| Pope & Berger (Name change & corp. status changed) | Partner | 1996 | 2002 | No |
| Haasis Pope & Correll A.P.C. | Partner | 1984 | 1996 | No |
| Haasis Pope & Correll A.P.C. | Partner | 1984 | 1996 | No |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bar | CA | 102973 | 1982 | Yes |
| State Bar | CA | 102973 | 1982 | Yes |
Languages
N/A
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
* Willing to mentor other mediators
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